Permits the testing of highly automated vehicles on highways of this state under certain circumstances. Prescribes the testing permit application requirements. Directs automated vehicle manufacturers to obtain additional umbrella liability insurance policies prior to testing. Directs the Department of Transportation to adopt rules for the testing of highly automated vehicles on the highways of this state. Permits the department to grant automated vehicle manufacturers that are testing highly automated vehicles exemptions to state equipment requirements. Imposes a civil penalty for testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit. Requires automated vehicle manufacturers to provide to the department reports on collisions and necessary disengagements that involve highly automated vehicles. Creates the offense of testing a highly automated vehicle without a testing permit or sticker. Punishes by a maximum fine of $500. Defines "testing operator" to include both an onboard operator and a remote operator of a highly automated vehicle. Requires a testing operator to monitor the operation of a test vehicle at all times and to be prepared to take control of the test vehicle if necessary. Identifies the testing operator as the operator or driver of a highly automated vehicle for purposes of certain provisions. Exempts persons testing highly automated vehicles without an onboard operator on highways of this state from certain provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code if the manufacturer has a valid testing permit. Directs the department to submit a report on the performance of highly automated vehicle technologies to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation not later than November 15, 2032. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Appropriates moneys from the General Fund to _____ for biennial expenses. Limits biennial expenditures from fees, moneys or other revenues, including Miscellaneous Receipts, but excluding lottery funds and federal funds, collected or received by _______. Limits biennial expenditures from federal funds. Declares an emergency, effective July 1, 2025.
HB 3428 adds a $1 million estate tax exclusion for Oregon estates, meaning this amount is subtracted from the taxable estate before calculating tax. Starting January 1, 2027, this exclusion amount will automatically increase each year based on inflation, using the U.S. Consumer Price Index. The bill applies to estates of people who die on or after January 1, 2026, directly affecting Oregon residents and non-residents owning property in Oregon at death. The exclusion is added to existing deductions under Oregon law, reducing the tax burden for estates below the new threshold.
] Provides [ an exemption from the state transient lodging tax ] that the tax collector for a camping site on a county fairgrounds that has not more than 50 camping sites with both direct electrical hookups and individual sewer hookups and that caters to tourists may withhold the state transient lodging tax collected for the camping site provided the tax moneys are used for the operation or promotion of the camping site . Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires a group or individual health benefit plan, policy or contract, including plans offered by the Public Employees' Benefit Board or the Oregon Educators Benefit Board, to reimburse out-of-network providers the same as in-network providers for pediatric care and prohibits additional out-of-pocket costs for pediatric care. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Department of Corrections to study issues related to post-custodial workforce development in this state. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026.
Requires the Housing and Community Services Department to study homelessness and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to housing no later than September 15, 2026.
Requires the State Court Administrator to study courthouses and submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Provides that a person may request that the Department of Transportation include on a registration card, driver license, driver permit or identification card the fact that the person has a disability that interferes with the person's ability to effectively communicate with a police officer. Requires the person to submit an application to the department and have a health care professional verify the disability.
Directs the Oregon Health Authority to establish and administer the Pregnancy Launch Program to provide certain services to specified persons. Prohibits the authority from contracting for the provision of program services with an organization that directly or indirectly promotes, refers for or assists pregnant persons in obtaining abortions. Directs the authority to establish a pregnancy resources hotline. Requires the hotline to automatically connect pregnant persons seeking abortions with organizations providing services through the Pregnancy Launch Program. Exempts specified records and information from public disclosure. Creates exceptions. Requires specified reports. Becomes operative January 1, 2026. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Requires the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to study the effect of sentencing types on recidivism rates. Directs the commission to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary not later than September 15, 2026. Sunsets on January 2, 2027.
Specifies that the laws governing the storage of the personal property of homeless individuals applies to personal property removed from a public camping site. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
